Joss Whedon

Family nepotism's stardom gate

Joss Whedon
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Age60
Full NameJoseph Hill Whedon
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Biography

The illustrious Joss Whedon is of a most noble lineage, born to the esteemed Tom Whedon and the learned Lee Stearns. His father was a renowned television writer, and his mother a celebrated history teacher, who also wrote books as Lee Whedon. Joss was raised in New York and schooled in the prestigious Riverdale Country School, where his mother taught. He then attended Winchester College in England before graduating with a film degree from Wesleyan University. Upon his relocation to Los Angeles, Joss landed his first television writing job on "Roseanne" and later wrote a season of "Parenthood". Subsequently, he developed a film script which went on to become the highly lauded Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992). He also earned screenwriting credit for the beloved Toy Story (1995). His younger brothers are Jed and Zack Whedon, who have no doubt inherited his talent and ambition.

Is Joss Whedon a nepo baby?

Yes! Joss Whedon comes from the noble Whedon family. They have five celebrities in their family. With one hundred eighteen credited apperances in TV, film, and video.

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  • The Office
  • Firefly
  • The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
  • Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer
  • The Avengers
  • Angel
  • The Letter Carrier
  • Serenity
  • Dollhouse
  • Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
  • The Nevers
  • Avengers: Age of Ultron
  • Astonishing X-Men
  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Animated Series
  • Much Ado About Nothing
  • Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
  • The Cabin in the Woods
  • In Your Eyes
  • Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot
  • Glee
  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 8 Motion Comic
  • Justice League
  • Aaf
  • This American Life Live!
  • The Deal
  • Lurk

Family Tree

From the illustrious and celebrated Whedon dynasty, Joss Whedon stands tall as the middle of five brothers. His father and grandfather were both highly successful television writers, while his mother was a history teacher and novelist. Joss was raised in New York and attended the prestigious Riverdale Country School and Winchester College in England, before graduating with a film degree from Wesleyan University. After relocating to Los Angeles, Joss' career in television writing was launched with his first job on "Roseanne". His father Tom Whedon was a notable producer and writer for The Golden Girls, The Electric Company, and It's a Living. His younger brother Zack Whedon is a writer and producer for Halt and Catch Fire, Southland, and Rubicon, and is married to Eliza Clark since 2012. His other brother Jed Whedon is a writer and producer for Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Dollhouse. He is married to Maurissa Tancharoen since 2009. Lastly, their grandfather John Whedon was a prominent writer for Kraft Theatre, The Dick Van Dyke Show, and The United States Steel Hour, and was married twice. Truly, the Whedon dynasty is one of the most illustrious in recent memory.

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